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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.75, 2,894.49 and 1,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.75, 2,894.49 and 1,815.52 is: 2,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.75 : 2,894.49 = 1,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.75/2,894.49 = 1,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.75x = 2,894.49 × 1,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.75x = 5,255,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,004.48/2,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.46

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